Anambra State Launches Free Hypertension Screening Campaign

The Anambra State Government has initiated a free hypertension screening campaign across public hospitals and primary healthcare centers to address the increasing threat of undiagnosed high blood pressure among residents. This campaign, introduced by Afam Obidik, the state commissioner for health, is part of the activities marking World Hypertension Day.

The free screening services are currently available at government-owned health facilities, including the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital and General Hospital Enugwukwu. Obidik emphasized the importance of routine checks for early diagnosis to prevent severe complications such as strokes, kidney failure, heart disease, and sudden death.

The government is intensifying efforts to encourage residents to monitor their blood pressure regularly, adopt healthier lifestyles, and manage stress. Residents are advised to maintain a healthy diet, reduce alcohol intake, exercise regularly, and undergo weekly blood pressure checks as part of preventive healthcare measures.